What the 2025 IC3 report reveals about real estate fraud
Real estate fraud continues to rise, according to the 2025 IC3 report. Each year, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report provides a benchmark for how cybercrime is evolving. The latest data shows a clear increase in cybercrime losses—and real estate transactions remain a consistent target. Key stats from the 2025 IC3 report: $20.8 […]
Building trust at scale: Andy White on leadership, growth, and what it takes to earn it
Trust can be hard to measure—and even harder to scale. But in real estate, it’s everything. In a recent episode of the Growth Think Tank podcast, Closinglock CEO Andy White sat down with Gene Hammett to talk about leadership, growth, and what it really takes to build trust as a company evolves. As Closinglock has […]
Secure home closing process: 7 ways your money stays protected
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Between finding the right property, negotiating terms, and planning a move, the process is already full of emotions and details. The last thing you should have to worry about is whether your hard-earned money or personal information is at risk. […]
Closinglock: Protecting Real Estate Agents and Their Clients from Fraud
In today’s fast-paced real estate market, agents are juggling dozens of moving parts—negotiations, inspections, deadlines, and, of course, the closing process. But while you’re working hard to deliver a smooth experience for your clients, there’s a lurking risk that’s become one of the industry’s most pressing issues: real estate fraud. Wire fraud, seller impersonation, and phishing […]
How Closinglock Works for Title Companies
Title companies play a critical role in real estate transactions, acting as the trusted neutral party to handle funds, verify ownership, and ensure everything is in place for a smooth closing. But with fraud on the rise—wire fraud, seller impersonation, and phishing scams—title companies are under more pressure than ever to keep clients safe while […]
The future of money movement in real estate
We’re at an inflection point. The way money moves in real estate hasn’t changed since the early 1980s—we’re still relying on wires, checks, email, phone calls, even fax machines to move $2 trillion in and out of escrow every year. And the system handling it is now more than 40 years old. Money should flow […]
What’s new in ALTA Best Practices 2025—and how to stay compliant
ALTA has officially released its updated Best Practices 4.2, outlining new expectations for title professionals across seven key areas of transaction security, compliance, and service. While some updates reflect long-standing industry trends, others introduce more specific requirements—particularly around identity verification, wire procedures, and documentation. This guide breaks down what’s changed and what you can do to […]
The future of closing is secure—and connected
https://vimeo.com/1108499512?fl=pl&fe=ti Managing a closing means managing dozens of conversations—with buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and your own team—all at once. When those conversations live in different places, details get missed, work gets duplicated, and delays pile up. Fraud prevention will always be essential because it’s the foundation every closing should be built on. But security alone […]
Beyond compliance: Why wire fraud prevention is your competitive advantage
The American real estate market is highly competitive for consumers and real estate service providers, from lenders to home inspectors and settlement companies. When the stakes are this high, organizations must maintain compliance standards while also being proactive about preventing fraud. Every title company works hard to protect real estate transactions from fraud, but evolving […]
The hidden work of title companies
Thanks to the often hidden but critical work of title companies, real estate transactions are executed with enhanced security, precision, and efficiency, ensuring that every property transfer is handled seamlessly. Title companies verify titles and potential claims, issue title insurance, ensure wire fraud prevention, and manage the ins and outs of closings. Title professionals help […]